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Friday, January 16, 2009

Frosty!

Need I say that it's c-c-c-old here in Michigan? This morning it was -9 degrees when I went out to feed the woolly critters. Yes, that's MINUS NINE DEGREES! I also noticed this morning that a beautiful shimmery frost had covered a lot of the branches, along with the snow. The sun came out and the frost didn't last long. But for a brief time, it looked just like a winter scene from a Christmas card! Here are some branches on our burning bush:

A lovely snapshot of one of our pine trees...

Here is the frost on the pine branches...simply beautiful!

The animals seem to be coping with the extreme cold by digging in the straw and forming little "nests" where they snuggle down to keep their legs warm. It's amazing that their ears don't get frostbite! Me? Well, you'd laugh if you could see me bundled up in my "gear". A turtle neck, a sweatshirt, three pairs of socks, big snow boots, a Carhartt insulated suit with a hood, double insulated gloves, and an old lambswool scarf tied double around my neck. And I dress like that and brave the cold twice a day to feed my sheep and goats. Ah, for the love of wool!!!

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My name is Kris Miller and I am the owner of Spruce Ridge Studios. I specialize in delightful original rug hooking patterns and rug hooking supplies. I have loved textiles and making things by hand for as long as I can remember. I also love animals and I have an assortment of pampered goats, sheep, alpacas, a cat and two dogs. Visit my website at www.spruceridgestudios.com